Vichy Laboratoires said a study by the L’Oreal Institute for Ethnic Hair and Skin Research found that acne was the top problem and biggest skin concern cited by Caucasian, African-American, Hispanic and Asian women and that Vichy Normaderm Anti-Imperfection Hydrating Care effectively addresses acne-
Par Pharmaceutical Companies Inc. has begun limited shipment of hydrocodone polistirex and chlorpheniramine polistirex (CIII) extended-release oral suspension. The company said Tuesday that its licensing partner, Tris Pharma Inc.
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores has issued comments to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) in the wake of the agency’s issuance of a proposed rule on Sept. 3. NACDS said CMS’ action on Monday would withdraw two provisions of the July 17, 2007, rule related to pharmacy
Allison Janda has been promoted to vice president of retail store operations at Pharmaca Integrative Pharmacy Inc.
As it braces for the impact of drug pricing reform, Jean Coutu Group recorded sales and earnings gains for its fiscal 2011 second quarter. The Canadian drug store chain said Tuesday that for the second quarter ended Aug. 28, total sales edged up 2.2% to $622 million (Canadian) from $608.7 million a
Pfizer Consumer Healthcare, the maker of Advil pain relief products, has kicked off a campaign to encourage Americans to clean out their medicine cabinets and properly dispose of unwanted, expired and recalled products.
Facing tough comparisons with strong flu-related business a year ago, Walgreen Co. saw same-store sales growth in September tail off from the previous month as results were virtually flat.
Tim Lowe has been named president of Shoppers Food & Pharmacy, a Supervalu Inc. supermarket chain, and is slated to take over the post next week. Lowe is currently senior vice president of operations at Shoppers. The food and drug retailer said Monday that he will assume his new role on Oct.
Sam’s Club has launched Making Sense of Your Medications, an awareness campaign to spur patient consultations with a pharmacist to review their medications.
Kmart is giving consumers added incentive to consolidate their prescriptions at its pharmacy through its "Transfer for a Cause" program.
The National Community Pharmacists Association is forming a new division aimed at advancing the interests of independent long-term care pharmacy providers. NCPA said Monday that to lead the new LTC Division, it has hired Susan Janeczko, Pharm.D.
All-natural topical pain reliever MuscleCare, designed to alleviate aching muscles, also can assist in easing the pain associated with diabetes, according to Dr. Chris Oswald, founder and chief executive officer of Active and Innovative Inc., which markets the product.
Former Procter & Gamble executive Jeff Davis has joined Orabrush as chief executive officer.
New data show that care by Take Care Health Systems retail health clinics for such common childhood conditions as a sore throat and an upper respiratory infection meet or exceed the quality of care in other settings, based on national benchmarks. The Walgreen Co.
Walmart and Humana Inc. will offer the least expensive nationwide Medicare Part D prescription plan. Called the Humana Walmart-Preferred Rx Plan, the prescription program will be offered in all 50 states and the District of Columbia at a monthly premium of $14.80.
Pharmaceutical industry veteran Jeffrey Berkowitz has joined Walgreen Co. as senior vice president of pharmaceutical development and market access. He reports to Kermit Crawford, president of Walgreens’ pharmacy services division.
